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Board flags gaps in Universal Pre-K funding: $10,000 grant may not cover transportation or wraparound care
Summary
Committee members warned that the governor—s proposed UPK grant (presented at about $10,000 per child) is restricted and will not pay for transportation or building costs; the district currently subsidizes UPK by roughly $150,000 and will schedule deeper programmatic and budget discussions in March and June.
District presenters told the Budget & Facilities committee that the governor—s UPK proposal increases per-pupil grant allocations (presentation referenced a $10,000-per-student figure) but carries restrictions that limit local flexibility.
"This grant is a reimbursement," Kathy said. "You have to spend it first, submit claim forms to the state and they will draw it down on the funding." She emphasized that the grant does not cover transportation or building construction and that the…
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